Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine
Our Online Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine (ATP) is the second step in the most complete experiential and didactic training in mind-body medicine available—anywhere. ATP is the next step in our continued commitment to your professional growth and development, teaching participants to deepen their skills in leading Mind-Body Medicine Skills Groups and to apply mind-body medicine techniques to a variety of settings.
Please note that this training is open only to those who have completed the initial Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine. Sorry—no exceptions.
Advanced Training Program: An Overview
This training teaches participants how to use our mind-body medicine techniques with individuals, families, and in classrooms. Participants will also learn to lead our signature “Mind-Body Skills Groups,” complete with a detailed manual describing each session and discussing solutions to common issues that arise in groups.
What will you learn?
- Organize and give a didactic presentation on one or more mind-body approaches.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a Mind-Body Skills Group.
- Describe how to deal with different personalities in a group (e.g., people who are withdrawn or who talk excessively).
- Outline how to deal with one’s own psychological issues in the context of a Mind-Body Skills Group.
- Describe ways to regulate timing and pace when leading a group.
- Explain how to integrate mind-body medicine into one’s own practice or institution.
- Identify possible ways to establish a mind-body program.
Who should attend?
Please note: This training is available only to those who have completed the initial Professional Training Program (PTP).
The ATP curriculum is designed for clinicians, educators, and community leaders, and we welcome a diverse range of participants, including but not limited to:
Health Professionals
- Physicians and Physician Assistants
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Psychologists
Social Workers
Mental Health and Pastoral Counselors
Massage Therapists and Yoga Therapists
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Complementary and Integrative Health Professionals
Administrators of Cancer Care Organizations and Institutes
Educators
Teachers (K–12)
Special Education Teachers
School Counselors and Psychologists
Professors and Higher Education Faculty
Education Administrators
First Responders
Emergency Medical Personnel
Military and Veteran Providers
Community Leaders
- Community Organizers and Peer Counselors
- Coaches
- Clergy and Religious Leaders
What comes next?
After completing the Online Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine, participants can start the supervision process or apply for our Certification Program in Mind-Body Medicine to further enhance their skills as they integrate our model into their work and their lives.
It’s amazing…how these programs create such deep connections, and profound shifts in self-awareness and discovery. This is such meaningful work and I’m so grateful to not only experience it, but share with in the world.
I am thrilled to see the expanding body of research in mind-body medicine and the practical applications that CMBM has created! I cannot wait to bring this work to my patients.
I would recommend the CMBM Advanced Training to anyone who is seriously interested in helping others cope with stress and trauma to enrich their lives. The ATP training is facilitated by the highest level of professional trainers. They are there to help you at every step along this journey. It will also enrich your life.
FAQs
Expand the tabs below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ATP.
Is this training online or in-person?
Right now, our trainings are offered 100% online. As we plan future programs, we are continuing to evaluate resuming in-person trainings.
I have lots of experience with mind-body medicine. Can I take the Advanced Mind-Body Medicine training right away?
Advanced Training is opened only to those who have completed the initial Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program. Sorry—no exceptions!
Can I attend half/part of the program?
No. Because this is a training program, not a conference, we ask for a commitment from you to attend the entire training program, including all didactic and group sessions.